Catholic clergy hold memorial services in Poland and Vatican

In Zielona Góra, Poland, a funeral Mass was held for Bishop Paweł Socha. The service, led by Bishop Tadeusz Lityński and attended by numerous clergy and faithful, included a homily by Bishop Adrian Put. Bishop Put shared an anecdote regarding the deceased bishop’s profound faith, noting that when asked about his passions, Bishop Socha replied, “My passion is Jesus Christ.”

In the Vatican, Bishop Wiesław Lechowicz presided over a Mass at the tomb of Saint John Paul II in St. Peter’s Basilica. During the service, Bishop Lechowicz called for prayers for the soldiers of the Polish Armed Forces and uniformed services responsible for national security. The liturgy, which included approximately 50 concelebrating priests, emphasized themes of divine mercy and the importance of praying for the Church and the homeland.